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“And almost everyone when age, disease, or sorrows strike him, inclines to think there is a God, or something very like him.”

Quote by Arthur Hugh Clough

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Arthur Hugh Clough
Arthur Hugh Clough

Arthur Hugh Clough was an influential English poet of the 19th century, known for his innovative and complex verse. Born on January 1, 1819, Clough's career was brief but marked by significant contributions to the Aesthetic movement. His poetry is characterized by its intellectual depth and its use of classical allusions and complex meters. more

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